By Ayomide Otitoju The Niger State Government has unveiled a new policy requiring religious preachers to obtain prior approval for sermons and secure licences before delivering them publicly. Governor Umar Bago, speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, defended the measure as a safeguard against sermons deemed harmful to society or critical of government authorities. “I…
By Ayomide Otitoju President and Chief Executive of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria’s long-standing struggle with fuel scarcity has been brought to an end following the refinery’s commencement of petrol production a year ago. Speaking at a conference marking the refinery’s first anniversary, Dangote noted that Nigerians had endured fuel queues…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that several aspirants are quietly positioning themselves for its 2027 presidential ticket, beyond former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Deputy National Legal Adviser of the party, Okechukwu Osuoha, disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday, noting that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government’s MSME Intervention Fund, administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across Nigeria. The scheme is aimed at providing accessible financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in all 36 states, aligning with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on women in leadership positions to leverage their offices to empower other women through mentorship and economic opportunities. She made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the Forum of Female Chief Executive Officers of Government Agencies and Organizations at the Presidential Villa, Abuja….
By Ayomide Otitoju Locally produced polypropylene from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has been hailed as a breakthrough for Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, following its showcase at PROPAK West Africa 2025, the region’s premier packaging, plastics, printing, and processing exhibition. The product, unveiled at the 12th edition of the annual event in Lagos, drew acclaim…
By Ayomide Otitoju Celebrity chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has made another Guinness World Record attempt by cooking the world’s largest pot of Jollof rice. The event, held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, under the theme “Gino World Jollof Festival with Hilda Baci,” drew more than 20,000 registered participants eager…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank has restated its dedication to strengthening_ Africa–Caribbean economic collaboration, with particular emphasis on youth and diaspora participation, at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025. Speaking during a session themed “The Global Africa We Want: Business Collaboration Without Borders”, Sunmbo Olatunji, Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank’s Caribbean Expansion, said…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Group, Niger Foods, and Africa Rice have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at scaling up rice production in Nigeria to meet growing national demand. Chairman of Niger Foods, Engr. Sammy Adigun, disclosed the initiative in Osogbo on Sunday, stating that Niger Foods alone is targeting an output of over…
